Pope Leo XIV's First Blessing: Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza

First Sunday Blessing as Pope

• 🕊️ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday blessing, echoing Pope Francis's calls for peace and stating, "Never again war."
• 🇺🇸 The event was particularly emotional for American faithful, with many expressing gratitude for witnessing this historic moment.
• 📍 Security was heightened around St. Peter's Square for the blessing, marking the 69-year-old pontiff's first appearance on the balcony since his election.

Calls for Peace

• 🌍 Pope Leo XIV addressed world leaders, urging for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine.
• 🚨 He also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Upcoming Inauguration

• 🗓️ The faithful are expected to gather again next week for Pope Leo XIV's formal inauguration mass.
• 👑 The inauguration ceremony will be attended by heads of state and government from around the globe.